From: cshenk@virginia-beach.com   
      
   Snag wrote:   
      
   > On 1/10/2025 11:54 AM, Carol wrote:   
   > > Nyssa wrote:   
   > >   
   > > > Carol wrote:   
   > > >   
   > > > > Ok, last year got a lot of sprouts then a final cold snap   
   > > > > hit late out of season just as I put them out.   
   > > > >   
   > > > > They also didn't grow much as I had them over planted in   
   > > > > the containers so I've been collecting things about the   
   > > > > house that will do for bigger ones.   
   > > > >   
   > > > > I also picked up a grow light with 2 arms that twist all   
   > > > > about and a 4 pack of heater mats with individual temp   
   > > > > control.   
   > > > >   
   > > > > Anyone know how high seedlings should be, before   
   > > > > transplant?  Bell   
   > > > > Peppers mostly.  I'm in Virginia Beach, Zone 7A I think it   
   > > > > is.   
   > > >   
   > > > Hi, Carol~~~~~   
   > >   
   > > Hey there!   
   > >   
   > > > I usually drag my plant lights out at the end of January/   
   > > > beginning of February, but only start the cool weather   
   > > > seeds at that time. Lettuce, onions, etc.   
   > >   
   > > The sunroom ceiling is all phlorescents (sp?).  Not strong ones but   
   > > they work.  The room is only heated with a space heater (cooled   
   > > with a portable A/C).  Too expensive to heat in winter so gets   
   > > closed off then.  That's why the heater mats.  It stays above   
   > > freezing but plan to start the warm weater folks 1 March or so, or   
   > > heat the room a bit to at least 50F (with heat mats as well).   
   >   
   > Get some 1/2 inch pvc pipe and make a frame (or more) that you can   
   > drape clear plastic over to help hold that heat from the mats .   
   > You'll need to ventilate them periodically to keep excessive humidity   
   > down .   
      
   Thanks!   
      
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